Vologda

In the center of Vologda Vologda (Во́логда, VOH-log-dah [1]) is a city in Northwestern Russia. Understand While Vologda is becoming increasingly popular among Russian local tourists, it is still remaining undeservedly undiscovered by international visitors. During the Orthodox Christmas and the New Year holidays Vologda acts as the major transit point for crowds going to Veliky Ustyug, Russian Ded Moroz (Farther Frost) residence. History Vologda was firstmentioned under year 1147. It was major transit city before St.Petersburg was founded (1703). 1565-1571 Ivan the Terrible proposed Vologda as the new capital of his domain (instead of Moscow). Get in By plane VGD airport is not busy at all. There are only 2 flights a week from Vnukovo (Moscow) 8pm and 2 flights return to Vnukovo 8am, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Airport is situated 8 km north from city centre, easily reachable by bus or taxi. By train By car Vologda is 470 km to the north by the M8 road from Moscow. It takes 5-7 hours drive to reach the city depending on traffic. Road conditions are generally good for Russia, excluding the total mess with street navigation when passing Yaroslavl. So, using GPS navigator is recommended. By bus By boat Get around A victory parade near the kremlin of Vologda See Kremlin of Vologda.  edit Do Learn Work Buy Eat Budget Mid-range Splurge Drink Sleep Budget Mid-range Atrium Hotel, ul. Gertsena, 27, ☎ +7(8172) 78-78-25 (hotel@atrium-vologda.ru, fax: +7 (8172) 75-33-13), [2]. This business-class hotel is centrally located, easily found while driving, and newly built. Rooms are comfortable, 4 stars are claimed, at least 3 stars are really delivered. Free wi-fi in rooms and lobby. single 3,400 - 4,600 RUR, double 3,800 - 5,000 RUR dependig on room class.  edit Splurge Angliter, ul. Lermontova, 23, ☎ +7 (8172) 76-24-36, [3]. The most expensive and probably the only deluxe hotel in the city of Vologda 3,100 - 8,900 RUR depending on room.  edit Contact Stay safe Cope Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!